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Sorry for the short email last week. I was very busy with Computer Repairs and “other stuff”. I got everything up and running so we’re good to go for this week.

We’ll be at UFOHQ this Friday, 7pm -10pm, BYPotLuck, BYOMusic Stands, and of course BYAloha. Last week Friday was our 18th Year of Friday Night Kanikapilas, which I forgot to mention because I was so distracted, so I’m thinking we’ll celebrate our 18th Anniversary this Friday (Hana Hou)! Text me at 4153007804 to RSVP a seat, be sure to identify yourself in the text. Doors open at 6:45pm.

I did some calculations adding up the Friday (52×18) and Saturday (52×5) years of Kanikapila we’ve jammed roughly 1,196 times and that’s not including “Special Events” like the County Fair, Maritime Day, Shark-tober-fest, etc. I can’t even begin to calculate the number of strums we all must have put on our Ukulele! Is there an Epidemiologist in the house?

Here are some images from last week Friday . . .

Click above for online album

I had mentioned being distracted by “other stuff” last week, check this out. A group of us Kanikapila’d with Ms. Bosey’s 4th and 5th graders. 123+ Ukulele players, there’s even a video of them singing Koke’e . . .

Click above for online photo album and Koke’e video . . .

I think Uncle Dennis would have been proud. Mahalo Nui Loa to Lynnette for making all this possible and creating such a nurturing environment for these wonderful Keiki! Maika’i! You make it all so worthwhile and what a way to strum in our 18th year of Kanikapila.

Since we’re on the subject of support Ukulele in our Schools, don’t forget about this . . .

Remember that there will be a Kanikapila with Faith Ako at the end, plus she’s bringing some of her CDs to sell. So bring your Ukes and Flight Gear with you.

Saturday we’ll be at the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club , at our usual time of 2p – 4p. Please consider bringing friends and giving a little donation at the door to the SVWC for hosting us. Mahalo.

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Happy Pi (3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923078164062862089986280348253421170679…..) Day everyone. I’m going to keep this short. We’ll be at the UFOHQ this Friday (7:30pm to 10ish) and Saturday (2pm-4pm). I’m sure you folks know the drill by now . . . more later.

Aloha,
-=Sql+Nohea+Jake=-

(was that short or what?)

:EOT

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It’s that time of the month everyone, you know, the second Friday? Which means we’ll be at the Elks this Friday, 7p – 9:30pm-ish. A casual dinner will be available at around 6:30 for $15. First come, first serve. Once again, Mahalo Nui Loa to our Elks ‘Ohana for being such gracious hosts!

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Hard to believe but we’re already into March this week. Which means we’ll be at the Campbell Hall in Sausalito this Friday! Mahalo to Reverend Chip and his Congregation for opening their doors to the UFOhana once again. We’ll be there 6:30pm to 9ish. BYAPotluck, BYOGear (music stand) and enough Aloha to share with your ‘Ohana and guests.

Last Friday we celebrated Mardi Gras at the Elks with a great dinner and a great Kanikapila. Mahalo Nui to Joe and the Elk-ders for being such great hosts. Click below for images . . .

Curita, we hope you’re doing better after that “breathtaking” In A Canoe Hula! 😉

This Saturday all Ukulele Pilots are cleared for landing at the UFOHQ hangar. We’ll be meeting at our usual time of 2p – 4p. BYOSB (Snacks and Beverages), a Music Stand and that A – word thingy . . . ya know . . . Oh, don’t forget to text me at 4153007804 if you want to RSVP a seat for Saturday.

Last Saturday we were host by the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club. It was great to be back at that wonderful hall. Click below for album access. Photos courtesy of Craig and Linda, Mahalo!

Mahalo to our Elks ‘Ohana for their continued support and welcoming generosity.

So last week Friday was our “White and Red” Night (since Nohea missed our “Red and White” night at the Elks last Friday). Click below for photos from that night.

Saturday Kanikapila will be at the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club. 2p-4p. BYOGear, Flight Manuals and BYSonoHA (Sonoma Valley Style ALOOOOOHA!). Mahalo to the Hina i ka malama (Moon Goddesses) for Hosting us once again.

Last Saturday’s HQ Kanikapila below . . .

I also want to remind you all of the following Ukulele fundraiser this month. I understand that Faith Ako is requesting that we jam with her on a few songs. So bring ’em if you got ’em . . . your Ukes that is.

Btw, we’re on for the Porchfest this year as well! Stay tuned for more info!

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So, since Nohea couldn’t make last week’s Red & White, I’ve decided to Hana Hou last week’s Valentines Day Kanikapila here at the UFOHQ. Except we’re asking everyone to wear White & Red this time. Ok, for you Portagees out there, we will allow Red & White as well. We’ll see you at our usual time of 7pm – 10pm, BYKauKau (Pot Luck), BYOMusic Stand, and of course BYAloha. Btw, if you want to RSVP a seat, text me at 415-300-7804 (don’t forget to tell me who you are). If you can’t text then email me at 4153007804@VText.com

Speaking of last week’s R&W, click below for images of our night at the Elks. Mahalo once again to our Elk’s Ohana for the great dinner and being such great hosts. Mahalo to Pauline for the great photos!

This Saturday we’ll also be at the UFOHQ at our usual time of 2p -4p. BYOB&S (Beverages and Snacks), again text me (don’t forget to tell me who you are) at 415-300-7804 if you need a seat. If you can’t text then email me at 4153007804@VText.com

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I’m reposting this because I forgot to mention that the Elks are asking for donations of gift cards for the Blue Star Moms Veterans Card Benefit. I hear that Target Gift Cards are especially desired. So please show your support for our Veterans and bring a card to donate.

Also if you will be join us for dinner at the Elks please RSVP at this link: RSVP@elks1108.org , $20 for adults and $10 for children. Thanks to Susan Rogin for pointing this out.

Yes, we’ll be at the Elks this Friday at our usual time of 7pm-10pm-ish. But unlike our usual Elks Night, we’re asking everyone to wear Red & White to help (pre)celebrate Valentines Day next week. Joe and his KauKauCrew will be offering a special Beef Stroganoff dinner that night (dinner usually around 6:30pmish). Mahalo to Brudda Joe and our Elks Ohana for being such gracious hosts. Click collage below for last Friday’s Kanikapila . . .

I want to share the photo below from Lynnette. Those are her “Bass Boyz” who now, thanks to PIKOhana, The Magic Flute, and your generous donations, each have a Bass (and Amplifier) to practice on. Mahalo Nui Loa to you all for helping bring so much joy to these children. Mahalo Lynnette for keeping the joy and discovery of music alive in our youth.

The Bass Boyz of Lynwood Elementary

This Saturday’s Kanikapila will be held at UFOHQ, 2p-4p, BYOB&S (Beverage and Snacks), music stands and the “A” word thing (you know, Aloha). Text me at 415-300-7804 with your first and last name if you want to RSVP a seat for Saturday. If you can’t text, try Emailing your RSVP to 4153007804@vtext.com, keep the message to 140 characters or less.

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Yes, we’ll be at the Elks this Friday at our usual time of 7pm-10pm-ish. But unlike our usual Elks Night, we’re asking everyone to wear Red & White to help (pre)celebrate Valentines Day next week. Joe and his KauKauCrew will be offering a special Beef Stroganoff dinner that night (dinner usually around 6:30pmish). Mahalo to Brudda Joe and our Elks Ohana for being such gracious hosts. Click collage below for last Friday’s Kanikapila . . .

I want to share the photo below from Lynnette. Those are her “Bass Boyz” who now, thanks to PIKOhana, The Magic Flute, and your generous donations, each have a Bass (and Amplifier) to practice on. Mahalo Nui Loa to you all for helping bring so much joy to these children. Mahalo Lynnette for keeping the joy and discovery of music alive in our youth.

The Bass Boyz of Lynwood Elementary

This Saturday’s Kanikapila will be held at UFOHQ, 2p-4p, BYOB&S (Beverage and Snacks), music stands and the “A” word thing (you know, Aloha). Text me at 415-300-7804 with your first and last name if you want to RSVP a seat for Saturday. If you can’t text, try Emailing your RSVP to 4153007804@vtext.com, keep the message to 140 characters or less.